The following statistics were released today on the state of the US economy:

Initial unemployment claims were 388,000 in the latest week. Last week’s number was revised upwards again, this time by 3,000 to 189,000. The 4-week moving average rose by 6,250 to 381,750. Analysts were expecting only 375,000 claims this week, so the number was well above expectations.

Growth eased in the Kansas City Fed district over the last month, as the Manufacturing Index fell to 3 from last month’s 9.

In a more positive sign for the economy, the pending home sales index rose 4.1% to 101.4.

The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index fell to -35.8 in the last week from -31.4 the previous week.

The Chicago Fed National Activity Index shows an overall weakening in the economy, falling to -0.29. The 3-month moving average fell to 0.05.

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Dale Franks
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